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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 8501 and 8504 the smallest integer that is 72292504 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 8501 and 8504 is 72292504.
LCM(8501,8504) = 72292504
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 8501 and 8504. First we will calculate the prime factors of 8501 and 8504.
Prime Factorization of 8501
8501 | 8501 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8501 are 8501. Prime factorization of 8501 in exponential form is:
8501 = 85011
Prime Factorization of 8504
2 | 8504 |
2 | 4252 |
2 | 2126 |
1063 | 1063 |
1 |
Prime factors of 8504 are 2,1063. Prime factorization of 8504 in exponential form is:
8504 = 23×10631
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 8501 and 8504.
LCM(8501,8504) = 23×10631×85011
LCM(8501,8504) = 72292504
Factors of 8501
List of positive integer factors of 8501 that divides 8501 without a remainder.
1, 8501
Factors of 8504
List of positive integer factors of 8504 that divides 8504 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 1063, 2126, 4252, 8504
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 8501 and 8504, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(8501,8504) = 1
LCM(8501,8504) = ( 8501 × 8504) / 1
LCM(8501,8504) = 72292504 / 1
LCM(8501,8504) = 72292504
(i) The LCM of 8504 and 8501 is associative
LCM of 8501 and 8504 = LCM of 8504 and 8501
1. What is the LCM of 8501 and 8504?
Answer: LCM of 8501 and 8504 is 72292504.
2. What are the Factors of 8501?
Answer: Factors of 8501 are 1, 8501. There are 2 integers that are factors of 8501. The greatest factor of 8501 is 8501.
3. What are the Factors of 8504?
Answer: Factors of 8504 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 1063, 2126, 4252, 8504. There are 8 integers that are factors of 8504. The greatest factor of 8504 is 8504.
4. How to Find the LCM of 8501 and 8504?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 8501 and 8504 = 72292504
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 8501
8501 = 8501
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 8504
8504 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 1063
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 72292504 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 1063 x 8501
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 8501 and 8504 is 72292504.